Senior Accountant

Chemelex•Houston, TX

25d

About The Position

This position will be an integral member of a general ledger primary accounting center environment. General responsibilities will include participation in month end close activities, internal and external audit responsibilities, as well as proactive participation in financial analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
4+ years accounting experience preferred
Experience with SAP preferred
Proficient with all Microsoft Office products
CPA or CMA preferred but not required
Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
Ability to work and interact with various departments throughout the organization
The ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals at all levels of the organization
The ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Must display flexibility in regard to overtime during periods of peak activity
Must be a team player, a self-starter who is looking to grow professionally, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with OneStream a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare month-end close including journal entries, cash clearing, accruals, and reconciliations.
Maintain and analyzed the general ledger, identifying and resolving variances to improve reporting accuracy and transparency.
Perform detailed account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, and P&L), reducing discrepancies and strengthening audit readiness.
Partnered with operations and plant leadership to provide financial insights on inventory, production costs, and variances, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Support budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis against actuals and identification of cost-saving opportunities.
Ensured compliance with SOX/internal controls, maintaining documentation and supporting internal and external audits.
Leveraged ERP systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream) to streamline financial processes and improve data integrity.
Collaborated cross-functionally with finance, supply chain, and operations teams to enhance financial visibility and process efficiency.
Prepare Ad Hoc data requests and project work as requested.
Back-up others as needed in the primary accounting center environment to help with workloads as appropriate and to ensure work is completed timely and accurately.